E50: Casualties in Australian Military and Indigenous Para-Military Units in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War by G Dennis Shanks

50 episodes of the JMVH podcast series!! What a milestone.  Thank you for your support, we are glad you enjoy our articles as much as we do! "Casualties in Australian Military and Indigenous Para-Military Units in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War" by G Dennis Shanks examines the human cost of military operations in Papua New Guinea during World War II, focusing on the diverse mortality rates across different units. The author highlights how tropical diseases like malaria and dysentery often proved more lethal than direct combat, especially for indigenous labor forces and frontline infantry. By comparing Australian, American, and Japanese casualty data, the text illustrates how geographic isolation and logistical failures led to catastrophic losses. Special attention is given to the Papuan and New Guinean participants, whose vital contributions as scouts and carriers carried a significant risk of death. Ultimately, the source serves as a historical warning for modern military medical personnel regarding the unforgiving nature of jungle warfare. You can read the original article here:  https://jmvh.org/article/casualties-in-the-australian-military-and-indigenous-paramilitary-units-in-papua-new-guinea-during-world-war-ii/ #podcast #militarymedicine #AMMA #JMVH #veteranshealth #militaryhealth